Dale Cox, Historian & Author

Welcome to the official blog of historian and writer Dale Cox. Articles here explore the history, archaeology, folklore, genealogy, and scenic beauty of the Southeast.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Planting by the Signs of the Moon

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The Moon Shines over Jackson County Farmers and gardeners have relied on the signs or phases of the moon for thousands of years in decidi...
Wednesday, March 9, 2011

New Edition of The Battle of Marianna, Florida is now in print!

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The new Expanded Edition of The Battle of Marianna, Florida is now available! The new edition includes nearly 50 pages of new information...
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Kindle version of "The Battle of Marianna, Florida" is now available!!

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Amazon has begun the process of releasing the new Expanded Edition of my book, "The Battle of Marianna, Florida." If you have a Ki...
Thursday, February 3, 2011

Three Rivers State Park once again targeted for Closure!

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Three Rivers State Park For the second time in three years, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has proposed closing...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Beating the Drums of War - Jackson County's First Confederate Unit

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1861 Sketch of Confederate Camps at Pensacola by Dale Cox The first Confederate company to form in Jackson County after the Secession o...
Monday, January 10, 2011

Jackson County and the Secession of Florida, January 10, 1861

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Adam McNealy, Jackson County Delegate By Dale Cox   Today marks the 150 th anniversary of Florida’s secession from the Union. It was...
Friday, December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas!

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And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. ( And this tax...
Monday, December 13, 2010

Book Signing set for Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Chipola River Book & Tea in Downtown Marianna will be hosting a book signing on Saturday to celebrate the release of my new book, A Chri...
Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Chipola River Book & Tea now has signed copies of "A Christmas in Two Egg, Florida" in stock!

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Autographed copies of my new short novel, A Christmas in Two Egg, Florida , are now in stock at Chipola River Book & Tea in Downtown Mar...
Sunday, December 5, 2010

"A Christmas in Two Egg, Florida" - New Book is Now Available!

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My new short novel - A Christmas in Two Egg, Florida - is now available in paperback through Amazon.com. My first venture into nonfiction...
Thursday, December 2, 2010

A Christmas in Two Egg, Florida - New Novel now available in Hardcover Collector's Edition!

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I'm pleased to announce that my new short novel, A Christmas in Two Egg, Florida, is now available in a hardcover collector's editio...
Friday, November 26, 2010

The Ice Man Cometh - Dr. Gorrie in Jackson County

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Replica of Gorrie's Machine It is a virtually unknown fact today that Dr. John Gorrie, the Floridian honored in the U.S. Capitol as t...
Sunday, November 21, 2010

Blue Moon rises over Jackson County

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A legendary Blue Moon is rising over Jackson County tonight. It is the third appearance of a full moon since the beginning of fall and is co...
Monday, November 15, 2010

Two Egg gets more National Attention!

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The quaint little Jackson County community of Two Egg has once again received the kind of publicity that many larger cities would love to ha...
Friday, November 12, 2010

Book Signing tomorrow morning

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If you will be in and around Marianna tomorrow (Saturday) morning from 10 a.m. until around noon, I will be doing a signing at Chipola River...
Thursday, November 11, 2010

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month...

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Today is Veterans Day, a day set aside on November 11th of each year to recognize the veterans who have served our nation and defended our l...
Wednesday, November 3, 2010

New Expanded Edition of "The Battle of Natural Bridge, Florida" is Now Available!

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The new and expanded edition of my book, The Battle of Natural Bridge, Florida: The Confederate Defense of Tallahassee , is now available. ...
Saturday, October 30, 2010

The True Story of the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge

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The story of the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge has been told in Jackson County for more than 100 years, yet it always seems to emerge as a favorit...
Monday, October 25, 2010

Ghosts of the Russ House

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The Russ House in Marianna is one of the most beautiful architectural landmarks in Florida. Listed on the National Register of Historic Plac...
Thursday, October 14, 2010

Ghost Stories to be featured in Marianna on October 23rd

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I'll be telling the true story of the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge, along with other area ghost stories to help fund guide dogs for blinde...
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